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That's an amazing battlewagon... nice find!

:O that battle fortress is a seriously mean machine even by ork standards.... (need to invest in 2 battle wagon kits)

Yeah, good finds GG, liking that warship

Edited for Pics

Yeah, those two threads/blogs are super sweet. I'm glad you liked 'em.

Anyhoo, I have been working on my entry for WAAAAAAAAGGHH DAKKA's Konvertas. It's mostly basing work but I like it. There are pics up on the Konvertas thread and in my markers gallery if you want to take a look.

I've also been working on the bases for the Grotarii. They are almost ready for paint... maybe a couple more wires and one base needs some chimney bits. I'll post some pics later today. Right now, I have to take the dogs for a walk.

*edit*
So here are the pics:



This one is gonna get some shrub or branch of something coming off of the bit of bare base on the left.


This is the one that'll get some chimney action coming from the grey plastic on the left of the base.

The other two just have some sprue bits on the base that will get technophied, but they're not much to look at yet so no pics of them. Also, you may notice a pouch or two on the grotarii.

Wow, looks like you're really going all the way with those bases. Nice work!

Nice. This is turning out to be very fun to watch.

I said early on, in my interest in taking part in WAAAAAAAAGGHH DAKKA, that I wasn't sure if I'd be better represented by a grot in the Konvertas or as a ork in Da Dirty Dozzen. So I decided to make a figure for both and see which was a better likeness. You have all probably seen the grot (with platform) that I has almost completed assembly on. Well, I started work on the ork for the triple D mob and I must say, I'm liking him. I've got a bit of plastic work still to do on both of them, and then it's on to GS and wires. So here's a few pics of both for your consideration.

Introducing Lokun (short for Low Kunning)




And the grot's Kanz-Do platform


So, at this point I think the grot more going for him than Lokun... then again, Lokun has a name already. I'll have to do the facial hair before making any kind of solid decision but I'm still interested to hear what you have to say.

Also, to Arakasi and Da Dirty Dozzen, I've not yet posted on your mob's thread do to my indecision and the fact that I already posted and am leaning toward using the grot. If it's ok, I'd like to post Lokun on the Da Dirty Dozzen's thread as a potential member.

Thanks for reading.

Go for it! (Until we get down to the last couple of spaces, I don't think it is going to be an issue)

Man that ork looks *really beefy*... is it just the pouches around his waist doing that?

The grotarii are really cool, I like all the bioniks

Meh, I vote grot

On amore serious note: are the fantasy ork torsos that much wider then the 40K orcs, or is it just a trick of the eye?

I think the fantasy orc torso is a bit bigger than the 40K boyz, but mostly right on the top. Where most of the 40K boyz have a row of spikes or suspenders with metal this guy just has a thick shirt. So he does end up looking a little bigger. It's like wearing flannel. You know, I hadn't really noticed it before you guys mentioned it.

@ Arakasi: Thanks. I'll put a newer pic of Lokun up on Da Dirty Dozzen's thread. I found a left hand in my bitz box.

because i am completely unbiased i would say GROT join us! Most of your models are grots and very sweet ones at that

You know GG, we're raffling off 3 DCM memberships to the folks in our mob... and some dakka dice to boot!

But don't let that influence your decision in any way... I'm just sayin'.

I heard about that... you greasy git!

In all honesty I think the grot will win me over, but I still want to make the ork too. I'm gonna call both of them Lokun, though... or which ever ends up joining the WAAAAGH!

http://necromunda.aceboard.com/316537-2879-0-First-Edition-Necromunda.htm

The Taktiks some DCMs will stoop to...

No hard feelings either way here. If anything, I get to see two great builds and some entertainment/drama as you work towards your final decision

I second that...

I'll third that ;P

Anyhoo, here are a couple of pics of the Grot's platform with wires!




I've just got them glued to the under side of the deck at this point. I still need to figure out what the wires will attach to.

I've just thought of a good bit of fluffy detail. I'm gonna make a bunch of sights on a string, dangling from his belt or something. Trophies from the defeated Lootaz.

*edit*
Some reference pics for the BW:
http://www.pbase.com/image/22365449
http://painted-desert.blogspot.com/2008/08/40ft-container-semi-trailer-end.html
http://www.clineline.com/item.php?itemID=33&category=&SKU=UV%20-%206%20Stall%20FB%20Trlr
http://cdn2.iofferphoto.com/img/item/509/310/81/o_Hnttn5zMRTCglaY.jpg
http://www.thecornertoystore.com/images/ebay-280466132117.jpg
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-70937179/stock-vector-vector-hi-detailed-semi-truck.html
http://culinariaeugenius.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_5245.jpg
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/brian_dhamer06.htm
http://theback40k.blogspot.com/2010/10/fine-looking-battle.html

Also, because this is awesome, too:


Searching through the Dakka Gallery for BW inspiration I found this (which is awesome):

(Spoilered because it's not my work. It's awesome though!)

Cool. The grot is in the lead!

Both are looking great GG. Either will be a fine addition to Waaagh Dakka.

But now to the other matter. Gitz. Now I have to focus all my energies to destroy you...... Ok that all I have. Did it work? Gitz? Gitz are you there?..... Oh crap.....(starts running from the Dakka Police)

There are no Dakka police. There is only.... the blog.

Keep acting up and I'll make it so big it uses up all your bandwidth until the only pictures you can post are thumbnails and the contents of your posts will be limited to orkmoticons.

I was never here... you did not read this.

guy's come on let's be civilized adults that play with plastic models that are way to expensive and FOOD FIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

on the other hand nice platform GG you are going far with just a little base AWESOME!

Wait... If you where never here and I never read this... Oh no my head is starting to hurt.

that platform is looking sweet so far really looking foward to seeing the final thing

I found my stash of sights so now Lokun has his trophies.
I also finished off the wires on the grot platform.

So, Lokun is ready for GS on his hand and head. Then basing and painting. The platform may get a few more details before I call it build, and the grot needs some GS and a bit of converting.

While I was rummaging through my bitz box for the gun sights I found a little git that I had all but forgotten about:

My old mega grot from way back when a few of us were making the shoulder-pad guys. (of course must everyone else finished theirs, I think)
I'm gonna post a couple close ups on the WAAAAAAAAGGHH DAKKA mob threads that I am potentially in. See you there.

They look great GG, platform is really coming along!

he he, mega grot

Thanks Gits.

I think I'll make the mega-grot a servitor for the Gutsnik's odro.

dang, GG, youre one creative dude! This stuff looks great. I LOVE the night goblin with kroot gun! How about a whole army of them please?

You're quite welcome to make a whole army of the Grotarii. That would be cool

I'm rather satisfied with just the five of them, for now. I will probably make a few more some day... but probably never a whole armies worth. Thanks for the complements too, btw